Five Bromley churches are offering free help to local people who are facing the threat of debt after partnering with an award-winning national debt counselling charity.

BCC, Cornerstone Christian Centre, Jubilee Church, St Josephs & St Marks, have joined forces with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to help people across the borough of Bromley by offering home visits for people affected by personal debt. The new Bromley branch will join two other busy centres in the locality who are already helping people in West Wickham and Penge.

The new debt centre was launched on Wednesday 7th June at Costa in Bromley's Market Square. The Bromley centre manager Martin Pointing, said: “Typically, debts can build up when a relationship breaks down, someone loses their job, or through bereavement – so often when people are least able to cope with a financial headache. That’s why we’re so excited to open a debt centre here in Bromley.

“We hope over the next few years to help countless local people and families, regardless of their age, gender, faith or background, to put their debt nightmares behind them and start a new life. The beginning of that journey is a simple call to our Freephone number 0800 328 0006”

He added that every client is visited in their own home, CAP does all the negotiating with creditors, while local volunteers offer support to each person until they become debt free.

Submitted by Derek Holl